ICC Women’s World T20 2018: Top 5 Fantasy Cricket picks for the India women vs New Zealand Women Dream11 team

The busy cricketing season gets better as 10 teams battle it out at the ICC Women's World T20 in West Indies from Friday, November 9. Defending champions West Indies are one of the favourites with three-time champions Australia, World Cup champions England and a young Indian team also gunning for the trophy. The tournament is sure to provide the fireworks as world-class cricketers from around the globe battle it out for World T20 glory. For any cricket fan, a world tournament is more than just a sporting event. On the other hand, for Fantasy Cricket league players, it is an opportunity to score a lot of points and win big. And if you're looking to participate in leagues on websites such as Dream11, here are our top five picks for the India Women vs New Zealand Women World T20 match:

1. Harmanpreet Kaur - Batswoman, India

Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur believes in leading as an example. After exploding onto the scene last year with India's impressive World Cup run, Kaur took up captaincy earlier this year. Leading what is a young and fearless team, the Indian skipper is performing exceptionally and is a potential Player of the Tournament contender. If India manages to get things rolling, there are high chances that Kaur would be at the centre of it.

2. Suzie Bates - Batswoman, New Zealand

One of the major developments in Women's Cricket this year was when Bates shockingly stepped aside and gave Amy Satterthwaite the captaincy. But Bates' reason is simple: The World's best T20I batswoman wants to concentrate on her batting and will be the most important player for the Kiwis in the tournament. Her experience will play a vital role in New Zealand's progression and could get you a lot of points.

3. Smriti Mandhana - Batswoman, India

Another player who burst out onto the scene during last year's World Cup was the left-handed opener Smriti Mandhana. Mandhana, who scored two centuries in the World Cup, has been a mainstay in India's squad ever since. Heading into the Women's World T20, Mandhana is in good nick and has the ability to hit the ball all over the park.

4. Poonam Yadav - Bowler, India

Although India is predominantly a batting-centric side, India's bowling prowess lies in its spin department. Ever since Ramesh Powar became India's coach, performances of the spinners have significantly improved and will be tested in the World T20. Leading that spin attack is Poonam Yadav, who has had a good last couple of warm-up games to get her into the groove. Her wicket-taking ability definitely makes her one of the bowlers to look out for.

5. Radha Yadav - Bowler, India

With the likes of experienced spinners in Poonam Yadav, Pooja Vastrakar and Deepti Sharma already cementing their spot in the Indian squad, Radha Yadav's entry into the starting XI is a testament to how good she is. She can spin the ball both ways and has a unique knack of breaking partnerships.